35Basic OperationMiscellaneous SettingsHints• You can set a transmission power level separately for the A-band and B-band.• Use the FT1DR at the minimum required transmission power level to suppress battery powerconsumption.• By default, “HI (High power)” is selected.Adjusting the Squelch LevelYou can mute the raspy noise heard when no signal is being received. The squelch levelcan be adjusted separately for two broadcasts (NFM and AM) received on the A-bandand B-band. When the squelch level is increased, the noise is more liable to disappearbut, in some cases, it becomes difficult to receive weak signals. Adjust the squelch levelas required.1 Press the A key.Select the target operating band.2 Press the F key briefly, and then press the T key.3 Turn the O knob to adjust the squelch level.Remarks • The squelch level can be adjusted within the range from 0 to 15.• Default: LEVEL 14 Press the T key.The Squelch Level Adjustment mode is canceled.HintWhile the T key is held pressed, the squelch function can be deactivated for both the A-band andB-band.Changing the Frequency Step ManuallyBy default, “AUTO (Step)” is selected so that the optimum frequency step isautomatically selected according to the received frequency. You can change thisfrequency step manually.1 Press the M key over 1 second.The Set mode is selected.2 Turn the O knob to select “7 CONFIG”.3 Press the M key briefly.4 Turn the O knob to select “18 STEP”.5 Press the M key briefly.6 Turn the O knob to select your desired frequency step.Remarks Selectable frequency steps are as follows:· AUTO · 5 KHz · 6.25 KHz· (8.33 KHz) · 10 KHz · 12.5 KHz· 15 KHz · 20 KHz · 25 KHz· 50 KHz · 100KHzIt is recommended that AUTO be selected normally.Default: AUTO
